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Character: Lucca Ashtear
Series: Chrono Trigger
Character Age: RPG Protagonist (aka probably teenaged)
Canon: You've probably heard those sobering tales about the inherent danger of time travel, and how changing one thing in the past could spell disaster for the future. Chrono Trigger... is absolutely not one of those stories at all. In fact, it's the opposite! The heroes of Chrono Trigger make use of time travel for fun, profit, and making the world a better place. Meet your ancestors! Use Gates through time as escape routes in a pinch! Slay dinosaurs, medieval wizards, and robots from the future all you like! And the biggie: unite people from different eras spanning millions of years in a quest to defeat the destructive force known as Lavos before it causes the apocalypse in 1999 A.D.
Lucca, a purple-haired 'present-day' protagonist from 1000 A.D., is one of those people responsible for starting this whole mess. She's a scientific genius, some would say mad scientist, and boy does she know it--even when her experiments do things like accidentally opening up Gates to the Middle Ages. But her intelligence hardly keeps her off the front lines. Inside she burns with a headstrong, heroic spirit, letting her rush onto the reckless path without fear and kick ass with lots of explosions. Add her inner sincere compassion for humanity (and robotkind), and she's just the sort of hero the world needs. Good thing you've got Lucca the Great navigating the timestream!
Sample Post:
I don't know where you learned your manners, Mr. Big, Purple and Hairy, but usually it's bad form to shove a lady around. If you give me a minute, I'll explain my whole situation to you, so... you're not going to give me a minute. Of course. Gorillas these days!
Speaking of which... I was wondering, what 'days' are these, exactly? Let's say I bumped my head a little too hard while getting dragged over to my Tuesday's Breakfast Omelette Surprise and forgot the date. ...2009, huh. Pretty odd number, except for the fact that it's exactly 10 years after--! ...Nothing in particular, from the looks of it. Whaddaya know? This future may be kinda swampy and run by pushy apes, and the lake over there looks kind of radioactive, and... actually, I think it's got a lot of kinks to work out, but it's a definite improvement! And nothing we can't handle! Gahahaha, I knew we could do it!
Now that that's settled, this opens the floor for hundreds of new questions. First of all, what kind of technological advancement is this? This place is full of run-down wooden shacks. Don't tell me we set back technology and scientific achievement somehow, or I'll never be able to forgive myself! Not to mention you. Are you supposed to be the people of the future now? That's a setback in evolution! Oh good, right, I see the humans now. Now there's a relief! For a single horrifying second I thought I might have been the ancestor of Big Ugly here. No, just talking to myself, gorgeous, pay me no mind!
But you know... I've never been to 2009 before, but nobody here looks like they really belong. Look at that guy, he looks like he's stuck centuries ago. But the girl he's talking to looks so futuristic it's as if she's from another world altogether... It's not just them, it's everyone here! I think it's a little too widespread to be a case of serious fashion faux pas. This joint is a total temporal mishmash! It's a dumping ground of time, isn't it? People from every era are stranded here. And there's a barrier that stops them from getting out. Of course, it makes sense for me, too... I'm not just a single person that's gotten lost, I'm one more person to get sucked in... What could cause something like this? It would take a scary amount of power to pull this off. If this is a whole encampment, with hundreds of people, it has to be intentional! There's someone behind this, isn't there? I'm right, aren't I? Hey, throw me a bone, Mr. Gorilla!
--it's a fancy olden-times figure of speech, genius!
Poll Vote!
Character: Midna
Series: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Character Age: Unknown, looks 18 or so?
Canon: Twilight Princess is the latest in the Legend of Zelda franchise, a series of games where the evil king Ganondorf repeatedly tries to take over the mythical country of Hyrule while a boy in a green tunic and tights repeatedly thwarts him. It's set in a fantasy world full of colorful characters and wicked beasts, a set of dungeons and dungeon bosses (including an obligatory frustrating water temple, of course) all ruled by the mythical Princess Zelda, namesake of the game despite really not doing a whole lot. In fact, it's Link, silent protagonist and eternal errand boy, who always saves the day, usually helped out by a fairy partner full of useful advice and Z-targeting functions.
...Only, this time, instead of a fairy, Link's got a shadow-imp by his side: Midna. Native of the Twilight Realm that's invading Hyrule, when Link first meets Midna she helps him out -- in exchange for unquestioning servitude, of course. Imperious and sassy, she spends about as much time insulting poor Link as being helpful. Midna uses him to achieve her own ends, not really caring about the fate of Link, his friends or his world. At least, until she gets to know him, befriends him, and experiences Zelda's Jesus-y goodness firsthand. She comes to admire their self-sacrificing natures and realizes that they must take on Ganondorf to save both worlds, not just her own.
Note: "ReDead" is the Legend of Zelda version of a zombie.
Sample Post:
Eee hee hee! What do we have here? A camp full of would-be heroes, it looks like! How sad, to be trapped in such a strange little swamp, while the rest of the world carries on without you... And no one even knows you're gone, I bet! You may be doomed to play dodge-the-tentacles in obscurity forever... You are chosen by the Director, you know, and only that keeps you barred behind this eyesore of a barrier. But, I wonder why you were chosen? Why are you here? Poor, lonely little would-be heroes... how sad for you! Don't worry, I don't want to be here either! So little Midna will help... but for a price. In exchange for my help, you have to do exactly what I say! You might be a little useless, you can't even get through this barrier, can you? But you'll have to do. These ReDead just aren't cutting it. It's certainly nothing new for humble little monsters like these to fall to pieces over me, but doing it literally is ridiculous! How can we get anything done that way?
Well, I like you, so I'll give you a little hint to start. You know about it, don't you? The guardian light spirits that watch over the realms... or, they would, if their light hadn't been stolen, eee hee! So if you want to restore this realm, you'd better hurry up and find it! Don't blame me if some terrible fate claims this world while you're dawdling and wasting time. If you gather all the pieces, the healing light of--
Huh? What do roosters have to do with anything?! Ugh, you idiot, what are you doing? Why would we look there? There's no way this realm's salvation would be in anyone's pants! What are you thinking? What a pain, dealing with humans like these...
Listen, it's easy. Just do exactly as I say! We'll be out of here in no time, and you can go back back to your precious little worlds... that is, if there's still a world to go back to! Who knows what terrible fate has happened while you were away, hee hee! So you'd better snap to it.
So, how about it? What do you say? If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours, right?
...Oh, look. ReDead can scratch their OWN backs. What a strange trick! Of course, we don't have a use for anything like that. It's a good thing you can pat your own back too, little ReDead, because we're not rewarding something so silly! What does he want from us, anyway?
"Braaaaaains"? Well, he's come to the wrong place if that's what he's after, eee hee hee!
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Character: Austria/Roderich Edelstein
Series: Axis Powers Hetalia
Character Age: Looks roughly 20-21, with no official age stated.
Canon: Axis Powers Hetalia is the webcomic turned manga turned anime starring the whole world (and all its sights and sounds). And by "the whole world," I mean personified versions of all the countries of the world. The main storyline focuses around the crazy hijinks of Italy, Germany, and Japan during WWII. However, the manga doesn't focus on just WWII, as there are stories starring other countries too! It wouldn't be the same if we didn't get to see Sealand attempt to buy Iceland off of eBay or, more relevant to this app, Austria trying to advise Germany on his love troubles. The country of Austria, let me tell you about him!
Austria is very serious business on the surface; he's OCD, a perfectionist in the worst way, and overly serious to the point of where he very rarely changes facial expressions. However, Austria really loves to enjoy life, if in his... Austrian way. Doing things like pulling flower petals into the perfect arrangement to make them look, well, perfect , or counting out exactly how many coffee beans he will use to make his morning coffee are part of the typical fare for this country. But then he opens his mouth, and, well... Though he speaks formally, just like you'd expect from a guy who rarely cracks a smile, he also has this unconscious habit of including innuendo in his speech. How else could you express that Prussia has conquered Silesia than by saying 'He has conquered my vital regions!' His somewhat odd word choice is only outdone by his messed up priorities. Music means more to Austria than life or death, of course. The Spring Waltz must always go on, even while Prussia is kicking his ass!
Sample Post:
This is an outrage! An affront to Pachelbel's name! I cannot stand it and America will hear about this! Who would let a zombie play like this at even the cheapest of weddings?! Canon in D is a masterpiece, not to be handled lightly by those without even the right amount of fingers to play! This is unacceptable to let music be treated in such a manner, it is even more reprehensible than trapping six hundred people within an American summer camp. Do you not understand the gravity of playing with such a lack of skill? The added vocals have left my skin crawling, and not in a positive way. Surely, the wounds inflicted by your... monstrous attempt to play will not heal.
If this is to be the choice in music for a wedding, you should at least be able to play the instrument which you were hired to play. The music should inspire you from the farthest tip of your soul, to your vital regions, and spread from there to cover the entire body. Then... You should be able to feel your music! It is important to understand the mood the composer was trying to impress upon the listener, and to use this to aid your own interpretation. There will be highs and lows, curves and bends, and it is all about understanding where they are and what to do once you come across them. Making music is, first and foremost, a very sensual thing.
Thus, you should understand your terms. You cannot blunder through a piece grandiose and vigoroso when the mood calls for largo or cantabile! A crescendo means to increase your passion, not your speed, while a decrescendo means to treat that before you softly, with reverence and respect. Piano is to become soft, ritard is to slow down. I assure you, it has absolutely nothing to do with retard, and I fail to see where you are making the connection. If you are so easily distracted by tangents, then playing classical music is not what you should be doing.
However, I am willing to what are you doing! Cease this racket this instant! Your noise is not joyous, and it is enough of an offense to my Austrian senses. You will not be permitted to play until I say it is allowed! Making such noise should be a crime, it is completely inexcusable. However... As much as I am loathe to admit it, it is not my wedding. Now, you will combine all of my previous instructions into one, to create beautiful music together befitting of a wedding. It is no matter if the groom is dead, as long as the music is absolutely perfect! Now then, I shall permit you to play. Once more, with feeling!
Feeling the music, the music, not me!
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Character: Ramza Beoulve
Series: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Character Age: 17-18
Canon: The Kingdom of Ivalice, after the Fifty Years' War, continues in times of unrest as the armies of Duke Larg and Duke Goltanna strike at each other for the succession of the throne. As they engage in civil war, the Church of Glabados works in the shadows to gain control by gathering the Zodiac Stones to resurrect the legend of the Zodiac Braves, before assassinating the two dukes. Caught up in the flurry of politics is one Ramza Beoulve, a young man who uncovers the Church's plot and attempts to stop them, earning himself the label of heretic for all his troubles. Fun times for all!
Born into nobility of a common mother, Ramza was once only eager to prove his worth as one of House Beoulve. But when his best friend Delita's sister is killed as a result of injustice and betrayal, Ramza becomes disillusioned and leaves his past life, choosing instead to become a mercenary. His past catches up with him as events unfold, and despite the rampant back-stabbing and manipulation around him, Ramza remains fiercely idealistic and true to the values he was brought up with. Deeply loyal and willing to lend aid to anyone who needs it, Ramza might be considered naive and far too trusting to be involved in politicking. Which is probably true! Despite all his seriousness, though, Ramza displays a surprising amount of dorkiness -- he orders milk at the bar, bristles at being called a child, and his first command to a death robot is to tell it to dance. Behold, fair ladies and good sers-- A heretic.
Note: Malboros are basically the tentacle monsters of the Final Fantasy series.
Sample Post:
... Peculiar. I am sure the tavern master had arranged for Ser Cunninguist and I to rendezvous here upon my acceptance of the errand for some coin. It'll not turn dark so soon, but if we are to proceed on our endeavor, it will be best if we set off by the hour. Ser Cunninguist ought be here by now, but there is no hint of his shadow. Mayhap he is brought overdue by other matters... My mind is ill at ease. I mislike this feeling. I cannot sit idle any longer.
'Tis a worrisome happenstance. Surely Ser Cunninguist had not thought to pursue the rumored monster named Marcy alone? That would be folly! I've no doubt Ser Cunninguist is an able man, but this swamp is foreign, and its inhabitants naught but of beasts and the undead. It would be easy to be overcome by too many a number of enemy forces. ... What was that? A groan of a man in pain! I discern a mob of malboros in the distance-- My worst fears confirmed! I must hurry!
You there! Hold! Ser Cunninguist, is that you? I am Ramza Beoulve! Are you harmed? I've had misgivings when you did not show! I've not seen so many malboro gather at once-- Such tentacled beasts may beset us, but I'll not give you up, let you down, nor desert you! What is it? You say I am doing this wrong and I must too promise not to "run around", but this is time ill-suited for japes! One may achieve nothing by simply sitting upon his hands, and I have little intention of doing so. You wish for me to leave? I cannot do it! I'll not back down and leave a wounded man to fend for himself. Desist your resignation! They may be large in number and I'd not known for them to have the "rape" ability, but I've experience in felling these beasts. While they may prove themselves to be troublesome, they are not invincible. Do not give up, Ser Cunninguist, and assume your position!
You've already done so, have you? Good. You've a Serious Pole equipped-- use it! With our concentrated efforts we've the ability to break through the line of malboros and make our escape. You've misplaced your pole? But where-- ... Ser Cunninguist! Have they stripped you of your trousers? What? You say that you are here by choice and far enjoy such-- ... ... oh. Oh.
......... M.... My apologies, Ser. The pole, I cannot unsee it. I... I suppose I ought leave you to your own business.
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Character: Kyoko Sasagawa.
Series: Katekyo Hitman REBORN!
Character's Age: 14, 15.
Canon: Ahh, the mafia. You know about the mafia, right? Family, guns, car chases, godmoding baby assassins... yes, I said godmoding baby assassins. You didn't know about that part? Well, neither did Tsunayoshi 'Tsuna' Sawada until Reborn, the godmoding baby appeared into his life, ready to make him the Mafia's Next Top Boss or kill Tsuna while trying. Now Tsuna has to deal with a training from hell, assassins wanting to kill him and of course, trying to make sure that his crush doesn't get too involved with it all.
Said crush is Kyoko Sasagawa, and keeping her away might be a little difficult since she's also the younger sister of Ryohei, one of Tsuna's guardians. Kyoko is a sweet, kind and gentle girl, the idol of the school, but she's also a little bit of an airhead and somewhat gullible, not questioning the lies she's told and accepting the situations around her with a positive outlook and a smile on her face. Kyoko is truly and honestly nothing but a fun loving, cheerful normal girl who gets anxious when her loved ones are in danger. Even so, Kyoko will do her best to help any way she can, let it be cooking, babysitting, cheering and staying as calm as she can, trusting that Tsuna will make things okay in the end.
Sample app:
Thanks goodness I'm finally here! Center for Youthful Dynamics, it's really well hidden, isn't it? Since big brother came here, I was sure that it was a really extreme place, but they really go out of the way to make the experience worthwhile, don't they? I suppose that it must be part of the training, but it really makes it hard for those of us who don't fight to find their way. I was even given a gun! Of course I know it's not real, that would be too dangerous, but it really does wonders for the motivation, right? When you go through that dark forest and hear how the plants move, and then get attacked by those people with the zombie costumes... It was so scary! I think I threw my gun at one of them. I know that's not how guns work, but I was so startled that I couldn't think of anything else to do.
But perhaps I'll suggest something a little less dangerous. Even a toy gun can hurt, after all, and I'm sure it can't be good for the people playing as zombies to be constantly shot with bullets, even if it's paint bullets, right? Can you imagine what that would do to someone, getting bullets in the head frequently? If they were real, it'd be just bang! You're dead! I'd certainly regret so many things if that happened to me, like not being able to be with my friends anymore, or not having any more cake... I also think that the plants attacking people might be a little too much. Yes, they're scary and they do startle you when they creep up your legs, but I don't think something like that is needed, is it? Teaching self-defense is good and all, but isn't that's taking it a little too far...?
Ah, but I can't just complain! Everyone's doing their best to train here, so I will also do my best and help as well. Perhaps not with the training, but I'm sure there are other things to do, right? I heard that there wasn't anything to eat on Tuesdays and that's no good; some home made food will raise everyone's spirits. I'm sure there are lots of fun things to do here as well, right? There's a swimming pool where we can swim and a lot of space for us to play together and have a nice time. Since we're all here, we should cooperate and work together to make this an unforgettable time. After all, friends are almost like family, and you should always help your family. Look at those gorillas over there, playing with that baby gorilla. Aren't they cute? See how they are playing with... was that the gun I threw away? Oh, no! They're going to shoot the baby! They're going to-- Kyaaaa! They shot him, they killed the baby!
Ah! The baby is running around, chasing the other gorillas! I get it, it was just to motivate him! Thanks goodness it was only a trick, and the baby is okay!
Poll Vote!
Character: the Digimon Kaiser (Ken Ichijouji)
Age: 11
Series: Digimon Adventure 02
Canon: The Digital World is an alternate dimension, inhabited by digital beings known as Digimon. Unfortunately, it is always in turmoil. In order to restore balance, the gods of the Digital World selected several children, called Chosen Children. Each of these kids was given a Digivice and a Partner digimon. When they were transported to the Digital World, they had to use these tools to save it from various baddies. But these kids weren't selected at random: not only did they have to have the luck to witness a digimon first hand--they also had to have a strong virtue, the power of which would allow their partner to evolve.
Ken Ichijouji is the bearer of Kindness, but you'd never know it when he appears as the first Big Bad of the second series. He's become the Digimon Kaiser, an evil overlord who uses Evil Rings and Dark Towers to enslave the digimon native to the Digital World, and even indulges in watching sadistic, colosseum-esque battles between his slaves. Ken was not always this sadistic, but the loss of a loved one has caused him to abandon his true nature. Underneath the cruel exterior, however, there is a sad and lonely little boy who believes that he's not doing anything wrong. Ken is a genius, and while he appears at first to have a giant superiority complex, it's actually a defense mechanism used to offset how worthless he feels. He believes that the Digital World is an elaborate computer game, and he uses his "evil overlord" persona as an outlet for his guilt, loneliness, and anger.
Sample Post:
Well, this is certainly a very interesting part of the Digital world. I'm glad that I decided to take time out of my busy schedule to come here. The tales of the so-called Marcymon may have been greatly exaggerated, but, like always, I have managed to turn the tides in my favor. To think: I've discovered an entirely new species of Digimon. They aren't very bright, and they're absolutely hideous, but they will make excellent slaves. Now that I think about it, their lack of aesthetic charm will give them a tactical advantage in battle, and may even make up for their lack of speed. What shall I call them, I wonder?
Mwahahaha! That's right, you lowly Zombiemon! Scamper before your new lord and master! And make me some tea while you're at it. H-hey! What are you doing?! I command you to put me down, slaves! I said: put. me. DOWN! And stop that incessant droning! Why aren't you listening to me?! I own you, so let me go this instant!
What do mean, they're not Digimon? Don't be ridiculous. This is the Digital World, so these creatures have to be Digimon. And since I am the rightful ruler of this world, I shall soon have dominion over every last one of them. Anyone who stands in my way will be squashed like the insects they are. Why are you laughing? Stop that. Are you deaf, maggot? I commanded you to stop! Who are you, to laugh at the great and mighty Digimon Kaiser? You shall pay dearly for your insolence!
I see you have managed to isolate me from my other slaves. No matter-I am more than capable of dealing with you on my own. I'm perfect, after all. You say that there is no way to escape from this place, but your words are meaningless. Nothing is impossible for me, and you have no hope of keeping me trapped here. I'm smarter than all of you combined, so it's only a matter of time before I escape. And when I do, I will make you sorry for daring to hold me captive. Nobody humiliates the Digimon Kaiser and gets away with it! Do you hear me? NOBODY!
GAH! PUT ME DOWN ALREADY!
Poll Vote!
Character: Natsu
Series: Fairy Tail
Age: Unknown, but appears 18ish
Canon: Natsu, as a proud member of the mage guild Fairy Tail, places friendship and loyalty above all else. He would do anything for them-- except let them defeat him in a good brawl. Sometimes called Salamander for his fire dragon magic, there is nothing Natsu loves more than a good battle. And Natsu is soooo excited to battle anyone and everyone! He even tends to make dramatic declarations of how he is just burning for a fight! And tends to get a little fixated on any battles at hand until he's won. Natsu will confidently assume he will win every single fight, even against someone who has crushed him utterly all his life. He is especially determined to always win against Gray Fullbuster, his eternal rival. And if he should lose, he will just go back and DO IT BETTER than Gray did.
But despite all these violent tendencies, Natsu is cute and exuberant as often as he is determined and hardcore. And since he's none-too-brilliant, he frequently jumps to wrong conclusions and fails to notice anyone trying to call him on them. But that's okay! Determination, a lot of punchings, and the help of his friends always pull him through. And he never holds a grudge! His only true weakness is... any form of moving transportation, such as a train, which instantly makes him so sick he can't even hope to escape it.
This is a reapp!
Sample App:
finaLLy made it -- hrhhk -- o-one mOnth suRvivel trainnNing c-complete... blarrgh
h-hahhaha HAH! You better not have thought you'd won, camp F-U-D! There's no way a mage from Fairy Tail could be defeated by that cheap method! Hnngh, maybe your Outvote Spell caught me by surprise last time! But after spending more than a month on that transportation torture device waiting to get back here, there's no way anything you could do that could possibly be worse! I'm all fired up!! I'LL BURN YOUR OUTVOTES TO CINDERS!!!
That's not good enough though. See. Gray got past you when I didn't. If I just show up at this point it'll be a loss. That guy'll never shut up about it! There's no way I can let that breezy bastard mouth off about this one. I have to defeat you even better than he did! And I know how, too- it's easy. In the last battle, he got 94.6% of your guild to cast Invote. So now all I need is to win 94.7% Invotes and he'll be completely crushed!
But that's still not good enough. I bet other mages in Fairy Tail could do even better than that. Hmm... There's no way I can come in second to anyone. So! In order to be the best mage of Fairy Tail... I'm going to max out to 100% instead! HAHHAHHA!
Wanna know how I'll do it? I'll tell you! Before getting stuck -- hrrk -- on that train I was able to gather valuable information from within your own ranks. Now I know your secret! Your mages always cast Invote when they're laughing! I'll just make everyone here laugh! And once you've admitted I've won, we can meet up with my friends and do camp stuff. There'll be campfire songs and lava rock fights and telling spooky stories and eating flaming marshmallows!
I'm really looking forward to it, so it's time to defeat you! Hey! HEY!!! Listen up, camp F-U-D! This is The Salamander's Laugh--
KNOCK KNOCK, WHO'S THERE, YO MOMMA, YO MOMMA WHO, YO MOMMA'S A ZOMBIE ON FIRE!!!
HAHAHAHHAH! There! Just try to defeat me now!
Poll Vote!
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Character: Lucca Ashtear
Series: Chrono Trigger
Character Age: RPG Protagonist (aka probably teenaged)
Canon: You've probably heard those sobering tales about the inherent danger of time travel, and how changing one thing in the past could spell disaster for the future. Chrono Trigger... is absolutely not one of those stories at all. In fact, it's the opposite! The heroes of Chrono Trigger make use of time travel for fun, profit, and making the world a better place. Meet your ancestors! Use Gates through time as escape routes in a pinch! Slay dinosaurs, medieval wizards, and robots from the future all you like! And the biggie: unite people from different eras spanning millions of years in a quest to defeat the destructive force known as Lavos before it causes the apocalypse in 1999 A.D.
Lucca, a purple-haired 'present-day' protagonist from 1000 A.D., is one of those people responsible for starting this whole mess. She's a scientific genius, some would say mad scientist, and boy does she know it--even when her experiments do things like accidentally opening up Gates to the Middle Ages. But her intelligence hardly keeps her off the front lines. Inside she burns with a headstrong, heroic spirit, letting her rush onto the reckless path without fear and kick ass with lots of explosions. Add her inner sincere compassion for humanity (and robotkind), and she's just the sort of hero the world needs. Good thing you've got Lucca the Great navigating the timestream!
Sample Post:
I don't know where you learned your manners, Mr. Big, Purple and Hairy, but usually it's bad form to shove a lady around. If you give me a minute, I'll explain my whole situation to you, so... you're not going to give me a minute. Of course. Gorillas these days!
Speaking of which... I was wondering, what 'days' are these, exactly? Let's say I bumped my head a little too hard while getting dragged over to my Tuesday's Breakfast Omelette Surprise and forgot the date. ...2009, huh. Pretty odd number, except for the fact that it's exactly 10 years after--! ...Nothing in particular, from the looks of it. Whaddaya know? This future may be kinda swampy and run by pushy apes, and the lake over there looks kind of radioactive, and... actually, I think it's got a lot of kinks to work out, but it's a definite improvement! And nothing we can't handle! Gahahaha, I knew we could do it!
Now that that's settled, this opens the floor for hundreds of new questions. First of all, what kind of technological advancement is this? This place is full of run-down wooden shacks. Don't tell me we set back technology and scientific achievement somehow, or I'll never be able to forgive myself! Not to mention you. Are you supposed to be the people of the future now? That's a setback in evolution! Oh good, right, I see the humans now. Now there's a relief! For a single horrifying second I thought I might have been the ancestor of Big Ugly here. No, just talking to myself, gorgeous, pay me no mind!
But you know... I've never been to 2009 before, but nobody here looks like they really belong. Look at that guy, he looks like he's stuck centuries ago. But the girl he's talking to looks so futuristic it's as if she's from another world altogether... It's not just them, it's everyone here! I think it's a little too widespread to be a case of serious fashion faux pas. This joint is a total temporal mishmash! It's a dumping ground of time, isn't it? People from every era are stranded here. And there's a barrier that stops them from getting out. Of course, it makes sense for me, too... I'm not just a single person that's gotten lost, I'm one more person to get sucked in... What could cause something like this? It would take a scary amount of power to pull this off. If this is a whole encampment, with hundreds of people, it has to be intentional! There's someone behind this, isn't there? I'm right, aren't I? Hey, throw me a bone, Mr. Gorilla!
--it's a fancy olden-times figure of speech, genius!
Poll Vote!
Character: Midna
Series: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Character Age: Unknown, looks 18 or so?
Canon: Twilight Princess is the latest in the Legend of Zelda franchise, a series of games where the evil king Ganondorf repeatedly tries to take over the mythical country of Hyrule while a boy in a green tunic and tights repeatedly thwarts him. It's set in a fantasy world full of colorful characters and wicked beasts, a set of dungeons and dungeon bosses (including an obligatory frustrating water temple, of course) all ruled by the mythical Princess Zelda, namesake of the game despite really not doing a whole lot. In fact, it's Link, silent protagonist and eternal errand boy, who always saves the day, usually helped out by a fairy partner full of useful advice and Z-targeting functions.
...Only, this time, instead of a fairy, Link's got a shadow-imp by his side: Midna. Native of the Twilight Realm that's invading Hyrule, when Link first meets Midna she helps him out -- in exchange for unquestioning servitude, of course. Imperious and sassy, she spends about as much time insulting poor Link as being helpful. Midna uses him to achieve her own ends, not really caring about the fate of Link, his friends or his world. At least, until she gets to know him, befriends him, and experiences Zelda's Jesus-y goodness firsthand. She comes to admire their self-sacrificing natures and realizes that they must take on Ganondorf to save both worlds, not just her own.
Note: "ReDead" is the Legend of Zelda version of a zombie.
Sample Post:
Eee hee hee! What do we have here? A camp full of would-be heroes, it looks like! How sad, to be trapped in such a strange little swamp, while the rest of the world carries on without you... And no one even knows you're gone, I bet! You may be doomed to play dodge-the-tentacles in obscurity forever... You are chosen by the Director, you know, and only that keeps you barred behind this eyesore of a barrier. But, I wonder why you were chosen? Why are you here? Poor, lonely little would-be heroes... how sad for you! Don't worry, I don't want to be here either! So little Midna will help... but for a price. In exchange for my help, you have to do exactly what I say! You might be a little useless, you can't even get through this barrier, can you? But you'll have to do. These ReDead just aren't cutting it. It's certainly nothing new for humble little monsters like these to fall to pieces over me, but doing it literally is ridiculous! How can we get anything done that way?
Well, I like you, so I'll give you a little hint to start. You know about it, don't you? The guardian light spirits that watch over the realms... or, they would, if their light hadn't been stolen, eee hee! So if you want to restore this realm, you'd better hurry up and find it! Don't blame me if some terrible fate claims this world while you're dawdling and wasting time. If you gather all the pieces, the healing light of--
Huh? What do roosters have to do with anything?! Ugh, you idiot, what are you doing? Why would we look there? There's no way this realm's salvation would be in anyone's pants! What are you thinking? What a pain, dealing with humans like these...
Listen, it's easy. Just do exactly as I say! We'll be out of here in no time, and you can go back back to your precious little worlds... that is, if there's still a world to go back to! Who knows what terrible fate has happened while you were away, hee hee! So you'd better snap to it.
So, how about it? What do you say? If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours, right?
...Oh, look. ReDead can scratch their OWN backs. What a strange trick! Of course, we don't have a use for anything like that. It's a good thing you can pat your own back too, little ReDead, because we're not rewarding something so silly! What does he want from us, anyway?
"Braaaaaains"? Well, he's come to the wrong place if that's what he's after, eee hee hee!
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Character: Austria/Roderich Edelstein
Series: Axis Powers Hetalia
Character Age: Looks roughly 20-21, with no official age stated.
Canon: Axis Powers Hetalia is the webcomic turned manga turned anime starring the whole world (and all its sights and sounds). And by "the whole world," I mean personified versions of all the countries of the world. The main storyline focuses around the crazy hijinks of Italy, Germany, and Japan during WWII. However, the manga doesn't focus on just WWII, as there are stories starring other countries too! It wouldn't be the same if we didn't get to see Sealand attempt to buy Iceland off of eBay or, more relevant to this app, Austria trying to advise Germany on his love troubles. The country of Austria, let me tell you about him!
Austria is very serious business on the surface; he's OCD, a perfectionist in the worst way, and overly serious to the point of where he very rarely changes facial expressions. However, Austria really loves to enjoy life, if in his... Austrian way. Doing things like pulling flower petals into the perfect arrangement to make them look, well, perfect , or counting out exactly how many coffee beans he will use to make his morning coffee are part of the typical fare for this country. But then he opens his mouth, and, well... Though he speaks formally, just like you'd expect from a guy who rarely cracks a smile, he also has this unconscious habit of including innuendo in his speech. How else could you express that Prussia has conquered Silesia than by saying 'He has conquered my vital regions!' His somewhat odd word choice is only outdone by his messed up priorities. Music means more to Austria than life or death, of course. The Spring Waltz must always go on, even while Prussia is kicking his ass!
Sample Post:
This is an outrage! An affront to Pachelbel's name! I cannot stand it and America will hear about this! Who would let a zombie play like this at even the cheapest of weddings?! Canon in D is a masterpiece, not to be handled lightly by those without even the right amount of fingers to play! This is unacceptable to let music be treated in such a manner, it is even more reprehensible than trapping six hundred people within an American summer camp. Do you not understand the gravity of playing with such a lack of skill? The added vocals have left my skin crawling, and not in a positive way. Surely, the wounds inflicted by your... monstrous attempt to play will not heal.
If this is to be the choice in music for a wedding, you should at least be able to play the instrument which you were hired to play. The music should inspire you from the farthest tip of your soul, to your vital regions, and spread from there to cover the entire body. Then... You should be able to feel your music! It is important to understand the mood the composer was trying to impress upon the listener, and to use this to aid your own interpretation. There will be highs and lows, curves and bends, and it is all about understanding where they are and what to do once you come across them. Making music is, first and foremost, a very sensual thing.
Thus, you should understand your terms. You cannot blunder through a piece grandiose and vigoroso when the mood calls for largo or cantabile! A crescendo means to increase your passion, not your speed, while a decrescendo means to treat that before you softly, with reverence and respect. Piano is to become soft, ritard is to slow down. I assure you, it has absolutely nothing to do with retard, and I fail to see where you are making the connection. If you are so easily distracted by tangents, then playing classical music is not what you should be doing.
However, I am willing to what are you doing! Cease this racket this instant! Your noise is not joyous, and it is enough of an offense to my Austrian senses. You will not be permitted to play until I say it is allowed! Making such noise should be a crime, it is completely inexcusable. However... As much as I am loathe to admit it, it is not my wedding. Now, you will combine all of my previous instructions into one, to create beautiful music together befitting of a wedding. It is no matter if the groom is dead, as long as the music is absolutely perfect! Now then, I shall permit you to play. Once more, with feeling!
Feeling the music, the music, not me!
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Character: Ramza Beoulve
Series: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Character Age: 17-18
Canon: The Kingdom of Ivalice, after the Fifty Years' War, continues in times of unrest as the armies of Duke Larg and Duke Goltanna strike at each other for the succession of the throne. As they engage in civil war, the Church of Glabados works in the shadows to gain control by gathering the Zodiac Stones to resurrect the legend of the Zodiac Braves, before assassinating the two dukes. Caught up in the flurry of politics is one Ramza Beoulve, a young man who uncovers the Church's plot and attempts to stop them, earning himself the label of heretic for all his troubles. Fun times for all!
Born into nobility of a common mother, Ramza was once only eager to prove his worth as one of House Beoulve. But when his best friend Delita's sister is killed as a result of injustice and betrayal, Ramza becomes disillusioned and leaves his past life, choosing instead to become a mercenary. His past catches up with him as events unfold, and despite the rampant back-stabbing and manipulation around him, Ramza remains fiercely idealistic and true to the values he was brought up with. Deeply loyal and willing to lend aid to anyone who needs it, Ramza might be considered naive and far too trusting to be involved in politicking. Which is probably true! Despite all his seriousness, though, Ramza displays a surprising amount of dorkiness -- he orders milk at the bar, bristles at being called a child, and his first command to a death robot is to tell it to dance. Behold, fair ladies and good sers-- A heretic.
Note: Malboros are basically the tentacle monsters of the Final Fantasy series.
Sample Post:
... Peculiar. I am sure the tavern master had arranged for Ser Cunninguist and I to rendezvous here upon my acceptance of the errand for some coin. It'll not turn dark so soon, but if we are to proceed on our endeavor, it will be best if we set off by the hour. Ser Cunninguist ought be here by now, but there is no hint of his shadow. Mayhap he is brought overdue by other matters... My mind is ill at ease. I mislike this feeling. I cannot sit idle any longer.
'Tis a worrisome happenstance. Surely Ser Cunninguist had not thought to pursue the rumored monster named Marcy alone? That would be folly! I've no doubt Ser Cunninguist is an able man, but this swamp is foreign, and its inhabitants naught but of beasts and the undead. It would be easy to be overcome by too many a number of enemy forces. ... What was that? A groan of a man in pain! I discern a mob of malboros in the distance-- My worst fears confirmed! I must hurry!
You there! Hold! Ser Cunninguist, is that you? I am Ramza Beoulve! Are you harmed? I've had misgivings when you did not show! I've not seen so many malboro gather at once-- Such tentacled beasts may beset us, but I'll not give you up, let you down, nor desert you! What is it? You say I am doing this wrong and I must too promise not to "run around", but this is time ill-suited for japes! One may achieve nothing by simply sitting upon his hands, and I have little intention of doing so. You wish for me to leave? I cannot do it! I'll not back down and leave a wounded man to fend for himself. Desist your resignation! They may be large in number and I'd not known for them to have the "rape" ability, but I've experience in felling these beasts. While they may prove themselves to be troublesome, they are not invincible. Do not give up, Ser Cunninguist, and assume your position!
You've already done so, have you? Good. You've a Serious Pole equipped-- use it! With our concentrated efforts we've the ability to break through the line of malboros and make our escape. You've misplaced your pole? But where-- ... Ser Cunninguist! Have they stripped you of your trousers? What? You say that you are here by choice and far enjoy such-- ... ... oh. Oh.
......... M.... My apologies, Ser. The pole, I cannot unsee it. I... I suppose I ought leave you to your own business.
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Character: Kyoko Sasagawa.
Series: Katekyo Hitman REBORN!
Character's Age: 14, 15.
Canon: Ahh, the mafia. You know about the mafia, right? Family, guns, car chases, godmoding baby assassins... yes, I said godmoding baby assassins. You didn't know about that part? Well, neither did Tsunayoshi 'Tsuna' Sawada until Reborn, the godmoding baby appeared into his life, ready to make him the Mafia's Next Top Boss or kill Tsuna while trying. Now Tsuna has to deal with a training from hell, assassins wanting to kill him and of course, trying to make sure that his crush doesn't get too involved with it all.
Said crush is Kyoko Sasagawa, and keeping her away might be a little difficult since she's also the younger sister of Ryohei, one of Tsuna's guardians. Kyoko is a sweet, kind and gentle girl, the idol of the school, but she's also a little bit of an airhead and somewhat gullible, not questioning the lies she's told and accepting the situations around her with a positive outlook and a smile on her face. Kyoko is truly and honestly nothing but a fun loving, cheerful normal girl who gets anxious when her loved ones are in danger. Even so, Kyoko will do her best to help any way she can, let it be cooking, babysitting, cheering and staying as calm as she can, trusting that Tsuna will make things okay in the end.
Sample app:
Thanks goodness I'm finally here! Center for Youthful Dynamics, it's really well hidden, isn't it? Since big brother came here, I was sure that it was a really extreme place, but they really go out of the way to make the experience worthwhile, don't they? I suppose that it must be part of the training, but it really makes it hard for those of us who don't fight to find their way. I was even given a gun! Of course I know it's not real, that would be too dangerous, but it really does wonders for the motivation, right? When you go through that dark forest and hear how the plants move, and then get attacked by those people with the zombie costumes... It was so scary! I think I threw my gun at one of them. I know that's not how guns work, but I was so startled that I couldn't think of anything else to do.
But perhaps I'll suggest something a little less dangerous. Even a toy gun can hurt, after all, and I'm sure it can't be good for the people playing as zombies to be constantly shot with bullets, even if it's paint bullets, right? Can you imagine what that would do to someone, getting bullets in the head frequently? If they were real, it'd be just bang! You're dead! I'd certainly regret so many things if that happened to me, like not being able to be with my friends anymore, or not having any more cake... I also think that the plants attacking people might be a little too much. Yes, they're scary and they do startle you when they creep up your legs, but I don't think something like that is needed, is it? Teaching self-defense is good and all, but isn't that's taking it a little too far...?
Ah, but I can't just complain! Everyone's doing their best to train here, so I will also do my best and help as well. Perhaps not with the training, but I'm sure there are other things to do, right? I heard that there wasn't anything to eat on Tuesdays and that's no good; some home made food will raise everyone's spirits. I'm sure there are lots of fun things to do here as well, right? There's a swimming pool where we can swim and a lot of space for us to play together and have a nice time. Since we're all here, we should cooperate and work together to make this an unforgettable time. After all, friends are almost like family, and you should always help your family. Look at those gorillas over there, playing with that baby gorilla. Aren't they cute? See how they are playing with... was that the gun I threw away? Oh, no! They're going to shoot the baby! They're going to-- Kyaaaa! They shot him, they killed the baby!
Ah! The baby is running around, chasing the other gorillas! I get it, it was just to motivate him! Thanks goodness it was only a trick, and the baby is okay!
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Character: the Digimon Kaiser (Ken Ichijouji)
Age: 11
Series: Digimon Adventure 02
Canon: The Digital World is an alternate dimension, inhabited by digital beings known as Digimon. Unfortunately, it is always in turmoil. In order to restore balance, the gods of the Digital World selected several children, called Chosen Children. Each of these kids was given a Digivice and a Partner digimon. When they were transported to the Digital World, they had to use these tools to save it from various baddies. But these kids weren't selected at random: not only did they have to have the luck to witness a digimon first hand--they also had to have a strong virtue, the power of which would allow their partner to evolve.
Ken Ichijouji is the bearer of Kindness, but you'd never know it when he appears as the first Big Bad of the second series. He's become the Digimon Kaiser, an evil overlord who uses Evil Rings and Dark Towers to enslave the digimon native to the Digital World, and even indulges in watching sadistic, colosseum-esque battles between his slaves. Ken was not always this sadistic, but the loss of a loved one has caused him to abandon his true nature. Underneath the cruel exterior, however, there is a sad and lonely little boy who believes that he's not doing anything wrong. Ken is a genius, and while he appears at first to have a giant superiority complex, it's actually a defense mechanism used to offset how worthless he feels. He believes that the Digital World is an elaborate computer game, and he uses his "evil overlord" persona as an outlet for his guilt, loneliness, and anger.
Sample Post:
Well, this is certainly a very interesting part of the Digital world. I'm glad that I decided to take time out of my busy schedule to come here. The tales of the so-called Marcymon may have been greatly exaggerated, but, like always, I have managed to turn the tides in my favor. To think: I've discovered an entirely new species of Digimon. They aren't very bright, and they're absolutely hideous, but they will make excellent slaves. Now that I think about it, their lack of aesthetic charm will give them a tactical advantage in battle, and may even make up for their lack of speed. What shall I call them, I wonder?
Mwahahaha! That's right, you lowly Zombiemon! Scamper before your new lord and master! And make me some tea while you're at it. H-hey! What are you doing?! I command you to put me down, slaves! I said: put. me. DOWN! And stop that incessant droning! Why aren't you listening to me?! I own you, so let me go this instant!
What do mean, they're not Digimon? Don't be ridiculous. This is the Digital World, so these creatures have to be Digimon. And since I am the rightful ruler of this world, I shall soon have dominion over every last one of them. Anyone who stands in my way will be squashed like the insects they are. Why are you laughing? Stop that. Are you deaf, maggot? I commanded you to stop! Who are you, to laugh at the great and mighty Digimon Kaiser? You shall pay dearly for your insolence!
I see you have managed to isolate me from my other slaves. No matter-I am more than capable of dealing with you on my own. I'm perfect, after all. You say that there is no way to escape from this place, but your words are meaningless. Nothing is impossible for me, and you have no hope of keeping me trapped here. I'm smarter than all of you combined, so it's only a matter of time before I escape. And when I do, I will make you sorry for daring to hold me captive. Nobody humiliates the Digimon Kaiser and gets away with it! Do you hear me? NOBODY!
GAH! PUT ME DOWN ALREADY!
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Character: Natsu
Series: Fairy Tail
Age: Unknown, but appears 18ish
Canon: Natsu, as a proud member of the mage guild Fairy Tail, places friendship and loyalty above all else. He would do anything for them-- except let them defeat him in a good brawl. Sometimes called Salamander for his fire dragon magic, there is nothing Natsu loves more than a good battle. And Natsu is soooo excited to battle anyone and everyone! He even tends to make dramatic declarations of how he is just burning for a fight! And tends to get a little fixated on any battles at hand until he's won. Natsu will confidently assume he will win every single fight, even against someone who has crushed him utterly all his life. He is especially determined to always win against Gray Fullbuster, his eternal rival. And if he should lose, he will just go back and DO IT BETTER than Gray did.
But despite all these violent tendencies, Natsu is cute and exuberant as often as he is determined and hardcore. And since he's none-too-brilliant, he frequently jumps to wrong conclusions and fails to notice anyone trying to call him on them. But that's okay! Determination, a lot of punchings, and the help of his friends always pull him through. And he never holds a grudge! His only true weakness is... any form of moving transportation, such as a train, which instantly makes him so sick he can't even hope to escape it.
This is a reapp!
Sample App:
finaLLy made it -- hrhhk -- o-one mOnth suRvivel trainnNing c-complete... blarrgh
h-hahhaha HAH! You better not have thought you'd won, camp F-U-D! There's no way a mage from Fairy Tail could be defeated by that cheap method! Hnngh, maybe your Outvote Spell caught me by surprise last time! But after spending more than a month on that transportation torture device waiting to get back here, there's no way anything you could do that could possibly be worse! I'm all fired up!! I'LL BURN YOUR OUTVOTES TO CINDERS!!!
That's not good enough though. See. Gray got past you when I didn't. If I just show up at this point it'll be a loss. That guy'll never shut up about it! There's no way I can let that breezy bastard mouth off about this one. I have to defeat you even better than he did! And I know how, too- it's easy. In the last battle, he got 94.6% of your guild to cast Invote. So now all I need is to win 94.7% Invotes and he'll be completely crushed!
But that's still not good enough. I bet other mages in Fairy Tail could do even better than that. Hmm... There's no way I can come in second to anyone. So! In order to be the best mage of Fairy Tail... I'm going to max out to 100% instead! HAHHAHHA!
Wanna know how I'll do it? I'll tell you! Before getting stuck -- hrrk -- on that train I was able to gather valuable information from within your own ranks. Now I know your secret! Your mages always cast Invote when they're laughing! I'll just make everyone here laugh! And once you've admitted I've won, we can meet up with my friends and do camp stuff. There'll be campfire songs and lava rock fights and telling spooky stories and eating flaming marshmallows!
I'm really looking forward to it, so it's time to defeat you! Hey! HEY!!! Listen up, camp F-U-D! This is The Salamander's Laugh--
KNOCK KNOCK, WHO'S THERE, YO MOMMA, YO MOMMA WHO, YO MOMMA'S A ZOMBIE ON FIRE!!!
HAHAHAHHAH! There! Just try to defeat me now!
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